The Open Weather App is an Android application written in Kotlin that utilizes Open Weather API keys to fetch current weather and 5-day weather forecast data for a user-specified location. The app is built using the MVVM clean architecture pattern, which helps maintain a separation of concerns and promotes testability.
- Fetches current weather data for a specific location using Open Weather API
- Retrieves 5-day weather forecast data for a user-specified location
- Displays weather information including temperature, humidity, wind speed, and more
- Kotlin: The programming language for Android app development
- Android Architecture Components: Including ViewModel and LiveData for implementing the MVVM pattern
- Retrofit: A type-safe HTTP client for making API requests
- Open Weather API: Provides weather data for various locations
Follow the instructions below to get a copy of the project up and running on your local machine.
- Android Studio: The latest version of Android Studio must be installed on your machine.
- Open Weather API Key: Obtain an API key from Open Weather by creating an account.
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/your-username/open-weather-app.git
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Open Android Studio and select "Open an existing project".
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Navigate to the cloned repository and select the project.
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In the project, create a
local.propertiesfile and add your Open Weather API key:
openWeatherApiKey="YOUR_API_KEY"
- Build and run the project on an Android device or emulator.
Contributions to the Open Weather App project are welcome. If you find any issues or want to enhance the app with new features, feel free to submit a pull request.
- Open Weather: The Open Weather App utilizes the Open Weather API for fetching weather data.